City safety & data profile

AnokaMN

Anoka, MN is a 17K-resident city in Anoka County with a median household income of $75,948.

Anoka County, Minnesota. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Anoka, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Anoka has a population larger than 36% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $308,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

17K
Population
Top 64%
By size
$75,948
Median income
$308,700
Median home
8.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Anoka

Anoka posts a median household income higher than 45% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Anoka area.

Top 55%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Anoka

Where Anoka income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$75,948 Bottom 45% higher than 45% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Anoka, MN beyond the headline numbers

Anoka sits inside Anoka County, Minnesota, at roughly 45.20°N, -93.39°W. Population 17,350, $75,948 median household income. Median home value $308,700, median rent $1,269. Poverty rate 8.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Anoka's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 37.1%, then high blood pressure at 32.3%. 1 hospital in/around Anoka, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Anoka from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
17,350
Anoka
Median Income
$75,948
+12% vs avg
Median Home Value
$308,700
+36% vs avg
Median Age
40.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Anoka County) - Anoka's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
370K+11%
Median Income
$101,869+45%
Median Home Value
$346,500+80%
Poverty Rate
7%-5%
Unemployment
4.3%-44%

Economics

Economics indicators for Anoka, MN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,269/mo
Poverty Rate
8.3% -42% vs avg
Unemployment 4.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 26.6%
Work From Home 11.8%
Public Transit 0.6%

Population

White 76.3%
African American 7.9%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
37.1%
High Blood Pressure
32.3%
Short Sleep Duration
31.3%
Physical Inactivity
26.1%
Binge Drinking
17.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.4%
Current Smoking
14.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.2%
Diabetes
11%
Current Asthma
10.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 64.1%
Annual Checkup 72.9%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.4%
Stroke
3.3%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Anoka, MN? ▼
Anoka, MN has a population of 17,350 people, located in Anoka County, Minnesota.
What is the median household income in Anoka? ▼
The median household income in Anoka, MN is $75,948 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8.3%.
What is the median home value in Anoka? ▼
The median home value in Anoka, MN is $308,700. Median rent is $1,269/month.
What are the top health concerns in Anoka? ▼
The top health indicators in Anoka include Obesity (37.1%), High Blood Pressure (32.3%), Short Sleep Duration (31.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Anoka? ▼
Anoka has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Anoka? ▼
The median age in Anoka, MN is 40.6 years. 26.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Anoka, MN is located in Anoka County, Minnesota. With a population of 17K and a $75,948 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Anoka area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Anoka's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Anoka area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Anoka County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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